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Wembley 1936
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wembley]
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SUMMARY OF GENERAL STATISTICS.
Area in acres 6,300
Population, 1936 (Midsummer)—
Estimated by Registrar-General 107,550
Population (Census) 1931 —
Wembley 48,561
Kingsbury 16,636
65,197
Number of inhabited houses at end of 1936
according to Rate Books (approx.) 29,307
Rateable value—31st December, 1936 £1,182, 513
Product of Penny Rate (estimated) £4,620
SOCIAL CONDITIONS OF THE AREA.
There was little change in the social conditions of the
area during the year. Wembley may now be considered a
typical town of greater London, soon to become completely
developed. To the planning and layout, as well as to the
provision of Open Spaces and Playing Fields, much attention
has been given by the Council.
UNEMPLOYMENT.
With regard to unemployment, the following numbers, as on the 19th April, 1937, have been kindly supplied by the Managers of the Employment Labour Exchanges serving this district:—
| Exchange. | Persons over 18 years of age, totally unemployed, resident within the Urban District of Wembley, April, 1937. |
|---|---|
| Hendon | 261 |
| Willesden | 310 |
| Acton | 2 |
| Harrow | 133 |
| Total | 706 |